Clinical Assistant Professor-Restorative-College Of Dentistry

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Restorative Dentistry

College of Dentistry

University of Illinois Chicago

Hiring Department :Restorative Dentistry

Location: 801 S. Paulina Street

Requisition ID:1026099

Posting Close Date: September 1, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

We are seeking an experienced academic leader in dental education, who will build upon our established educational foundation and continue the mission of the Department and the College. Additionally, the individual should possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, experience in mentoring and leadership, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The selected individual will have primary responsibilities in the supervision of pre-doctoral dental students. There will also be opportunities for research, course directorship, and faculty dental practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach in pre-clinical and clinical courses

Teach an Participate in a variety of seminars and conferences in the department

Advise, mentor and direct pre-doctoral students

Clinical responsibilities in the pre-doctoral educational program

Collaborate with faculty to establish strong and positive pre-doctoral learning environment

Participate in college/department faculty meetings and committees

Participate in public services such as faculty practice

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Candidates must have earned a DDS/DMD (or equivalent) degree, be eligible for licensure in Illinois, strong commitment to interdisciplinary care and willingness to engage other academic departments. Preferred candidates will have completed a formal training program in prosthodontics or GPR/AEGD program at a CODA accredited institution and must either be a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics or be Board Eligible and plan to complete the certification process.

Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience in teaching, mentoring, research and service. Experience with peer-reviewed publishing and strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in fostering collaborative relationships between disciplines. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For fullest consideration, please apply by September 1, 2024 including cover letter, curriculum vitae, license, and the names and contact information of four professional references.

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